Dallas, TX — May 26, 2025, one person was injured in a hit-and-run accident at about 4:40 a.m. on U.S. Route 175/C.F. Hawn Freeway.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a westbound 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class was slowing down because of standing water on the road when it was hit from behind by a red Dodge Charger. The other vehicle did not stop after the collision.

The Mercedes driver, a 45-year-old man, was seriously injured in the crash near South Beltline Road, according to the report. His name has not been made public yet.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Dallas County crash at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When serious crashes happen in the early morning hours, it's often unclear what all the contributing factors were. The physical wreckage can tell part of the story, but it rarely speaks for itself. To truly understand how and why a collision occurred, especially when one driver flees the scene, investigators have to dig much deeper than surface-level observations.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? With a hit-and-run, there’s always the risk that critical details slip through the cracks. Was the crash site documented in full using laser mapping? Did investigators try to determine the striking vehicle's speed or path leading up to the impact? These steps matter, especially when the known vehicle was slowing for water on the road, an action that should have been visible and avoidable. Unfortunately, the quality of these investigations can vary, particularly in off-peak hours when fewer resources may be available and less experienced personnel might be on call.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? The Dodge Charger's failure to stop raises obvious concerns about driver responsibility, but mechanical failure can't be ruled out. Was there a brake system issue? Could faulty sensors have misjudged distance or closing speed? If the car was modified, a common issue with performance models, those changes might affect safety systems. Without access to the Charger, these questions are hard to answer, but they still need to be asked.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? In this case, the Mercedes likely recorded data on speed, braking and throttle input. That information could help confirm whether the driver took reasonable action in response to the conditions. If nearby traffic cameras or toll tags picked up the fleeing vehicle, that could also provide a lead. Data doesn’t lie, but only if someone retrieves it and reviews it properly.

These cases remind us that a crash isn’t just a moment in time. It’s the result of countless factors that deserve careful review. When someone’s left with serious injuries and no immediate accountability, it becomes even more important to chase down every angle.

Key Takeaways:

• Not all hit-and-run crashes are thoroughly investigated, especially at off-hours.
• Mechanical failure in the striking vehicle can’t be dismissed without proper review.
• Vehicle and traffic data may hold key insights, but only if someone goes after it.